Summer bible camp

Wednesday

May 23, 2007 at 12:01 AMMay 23, 2007 at 11:16 PM

Summer bible schools at two local churches

Children head to Avalanche Ranch This year Our Lady of Fatima is a stampede of excitement as members visit Avalanche Ranch, special program created especially for Catholic children in our community. Our Fatima Summer Adventure program provides fun, memorable Scripture-based activities for kids of all ages. Each day kids will sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, nibble Chuck Wagon Chow, take on a Daily Challenge to show God’s love, experience electrifying Bible adventures collect Bible Memory Buddies and People of Faith Cards and create Bible Point Crafts they’ll take home and play with all summer long. Avalanche Ranch begins on July 9 and continues through July 13. Camp begins at 10 a.m. and runs until 3 p.m. daily. Extended hours available for working moms and dads. Teens and adult volunteers are welcomed as camp leaders. Tunes for Tots, musical mornings for Moms and Tots where families are wild about God and learn to better express themselves musically will take place during camp. Food, fellowship and guided musical learning experiences for mothers and infants to 4 years old from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All are welcome to join us in this year’s Fatima Summer Adventure! Please call the parish office 978-443-2647 to register.Weekend Masses are celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima on Saturday at 5 p.m. and on Sunday at 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 11:30 a.m.

Sign up for vacation bible school For one special week this summer, children aged 4 to 14 are invited to attend "Listen! God is Calling," at Saint John Lutheran Church’s Vacation Bible School. From Aug. 13 to 17, specially trained counselors will lead a fun- and faith-filled theme each day. The themes for each day are: Called to Be Loved, Called to Gratitude, Called to Faith, Called to Love, Called to Share. The Vacation Bible School will be lead by expertly trained youth counselors from Camp Calumet in N.H. in partnership with church leaders. During the day, children will be teamed by age to explore small group bible discussion, music, skits, crafts, sports and games. During "special interest" periods, children can chose to participate in active playground games, drama, dance, cooking, or craft activities such as beading or gimp work. The program runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. there is also an early drop-off option from 8 to 9 a.m. and a late pick-up option from 4 to 5 p.m. to accommodate parents’ schedules. Tuition is only $65 per child ($35 for half-day) and the family maximum cost is $150. Scholarships are available. You do not have to be a church member to attend. For more information or registration forms, contact Valerie Ripley at Saint John Lutheran Church, 978-443-8350 or office@stjohnsudbury.org. The church is located at 16 Great Road in Sudbury, easily accessible from Acton, Maynard, Boxborough, Concord, and Stow.